A traffic challan in New Delhi is a legal notice issued by Delhi Traffic Police when traffic rules are broken. It contains violation details, vehicle information, and the penalty amount to be paid. Most challans are now issued as E-Challans with photo or video proof.
Traffic Violation | Fine/Penalty |
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Driving/Riding Without Licence | ₹5000 |
Driving/Riding under the Influence of an Intoxicating Substance | First-time offence: ₹10000 Second-time offence: ₹15000 |
Overspeeding | LMV: ₹1000-₹2000 MPV/HPV: ₹2000-₹4000 (+ licence seizure) |
Driving/Riding without Insurance | First-time offence: ₹2000 and/or 3 months prison, community service Second-time offence: ₹4000 |
Driving Without a Seat Belt | ₹1000 and/or community service |
Speeding and Racing | ₹5000 and/or 3 months prison, community service ₹10000 for subsequent violation and up to 1 year in prison, community service |
Dangerous Driving/Riding and Jumping Red Light | ₹1000-₹5000 and/or 6 months to 1 year in prison, licence seizure |
Violating Road Regulations | ₹500-₹1000 |
Driving/Riding While on the Mobile (Handheld) | ₹5000 |
Driving/Riding Despite Disqualification | ₹10000, and/or community service |
Not Giving Way to Emergency Vehicles like Ambulances, Fire Engines, etc. | ₹10000 and/or community service |
Riding Without Helmet (Rider and Pillion Rider) | ₹1000 and/or licence disqualification, community service for 3 months |
Overloading Two-wheelers | ₹2000 and licence disqualification and/or 3 months of community service |
Juvenile Offences | ₹25000 with 3 years prison, cancellation of registration for 1 year, juvenile ineligible for licence until 25 years of age |
Overboarding Passengers | ₹200 for every extra passenger and/or community service |
Driving/Riding Without Ticket | ₹500 |
Offences committed by Enforcing Authorities, such as Offering Bribes | Twice the penalty (varies according to traffic rules violated) |
Unauthorised Use of Vehicles Without Licence | ₹1000-₹5000 |
Refusing to Share Information Under Traffic Authority/Disobeying Orders | ₹2000 |
Vehicles Without Permit | ₹10000 and/or up to 6 months prison, community service |
Driving/Riding Without Registration | ₹5000 | ₹10000 for subsequent offence |
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